SV400S - any good/how much? - SV650.org

14-11-05, 10:28 AM

These sometimes come up for sale. Japanese import.

How do they compare to the 'real thing'? How much do they sell for?

14-11-05, 10:42 AM

They're pretty good, have only one front disc and obviously less power and torque. I believe it's the same frame and bodywork.

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14-11-05, 11:12 AM

From what I hear, you'll not save much on running costs and insurance will be about the same, so unless it's a steal it's probably not worth choosing one over a 650.

Sid Squid · 14-11-05, 02:35 PM

Agree with much of what Michael says, ownership costs aren't that much lower.

Only if it's properly cheap.

14-11-05, 02:40 PM

Seemed a bargain, but alas sold already. Yep, insurance not much different (2 groups lower I think).

Will go back to scanning for a sv650s or sv650.

MrMessy · 14-11-05, 09:50 PM

There was one on e-bay about 2 weeks back. Low mileage, looked in good condition, imported 2001? Only 1 bid and it went for 1500 pounds. they are down on power to most 400's. Probably a good 1st bike or has a 2nd bike.

northwind · 15-11-05, 12:21 AM

More recent ones get a dual front disc. For me, they're just worse SVs. Most of the 400s have lighter weight or sharper handling to recommend them, the SV400 has nothing except for cheaper insurance and parts availabilit concerns. Revvier engine though if you like that sort of thing.

15-11-05, 12:27 AM

I wouldn't.

14-11-05, 10:28 AM	#1
Futurama Guest Posts: n/a	SV400S - any good/how much? These sometimes come up for sale. Japanese import. How do they compare to the 'real thing'? How much do they sell for?

14-11-05, 02:35 PM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Agree with much of what Michael says, ownership costs aren't that much lower. Only if it's properly cheap. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

14-11-05, 09:50 PM	#6
MrMessy Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 557	SV400S There was one on e-bay about 2 weeks back. Low mileage, looked in good condition, imported 2001? Only 1 bid and it went for 1500 pounds. they are down on power to most 400's. Probably a good 1st bike or has a 2nd bike.

15-11-05, 12:21 AM	#7
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	More recent ones get a dual front disc. For me, they're just worse SVs. Most of the 400s have lighter weight or sharper handling to recommend them, the SV400 has nothing except for cheaper insurance and parts availabilit concerns. Revvier engine though if you like that sort of thing. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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14-11-05, 10:42 AM	#2
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	They're pretty good, have only one front disc and obviously less power and torque. I believe it's the same frame and bodywork. .

14-11-05, 11:12 AM	#3
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	From what I hear, you'll not save much on running costs and insurance will be about the same, so unless it's a steal it's probably not worth choosing one over a 650.

14-11-05, 02:40 PM	#5
Futurama Guest Posts: n/a	Seemed a bargain, but alas sold already. Yep, insurance not much different (2 groups lower I think). Will go back to scanning for a sv650s or sv650.